The Delta independent., 1887-01-25
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY.
MONDAY. JANUARY II.

MONDAY, JANUARY H.
SENATE-Senator Freeman introduced some
asking his influence for division of that
county and describing the lines of division.
Referred to Committee on County Affairs.
The Printing Committee reported that it
would cost $500 to print 800 copies of the
Railroad Commissioners report.
Messrs. HarkisOn, Christian and Ballard
were appointed as the Committee on Labor
Senator Cornish was called to the chair
and the Senate resolved itself into Com
mittee of the Whole.
Senate bill No. II, regarding the District
Court was read for the second time. The
bill which was introduced by Senator VIII
son is "a bill for an act, fixing the terms of
the District Court in the Sixth Judicial Dis
trict of the State Of Colorado, providing for
the attendance of jurors at such terms: and
for the disposition of causes and proceed
ings pending therein, and to repeal certain
other acts in relation thereto"
Senator Archuleta explained some of the
reasons why this bill was demanded by the
people OF the district and offered amend
ments which were adopted.
Senator Greene moved that the bill be re-
commended for passage as amended.
Adopted.
The Committee of the Whole rose. Clerk
Casey read the report Of the committee and
it was adopted.
for the first time by titles and referred to
committees: By Senator Campbell, an act
to establish a bureau of immigration and
appoint agents therefor; by Senator Har-
kinson, 70 exempt certain wages and earn
ings of debtors from levy and attachment
for debt; by Senator Eddy, authorizing ac-
tions against railroad companies to be
brought In name of State, upon recommend
alton of the Railroad Commissioner: by
Senator Eddy, to establish the county of
Lincoln.
At the afternoon session Senator Newell
called up the joint resolution in regard to
having the. Railroad Commissioners report
printed. The resolution calls for the print
ing of 500 copies. After some discussion a
motion to Indefinitely postpone the print
ing of the report was adopted.
HoUsE.-A communication from Secre-
tary of State Rice, transmitting copy of
printing contract with Collier Il cleveland
and suggesting that Hon. Melvin Edwards,
ex-Secretary Of State, could give more par
ticulars.
Mr.. Edwards said he would cheerfully
give such information. On motion of Mr..
stotesbury fifty copies of above named con-
tract were ordered printed for use of MEM
-bers.
The following new bills were introduced: ::
Mr.. F. 9. Stuart, TO establish Commis-
sioner Of Mines and fixing salary of same
Mr.. Eppich, relating to punishment. By
Mr.. Eppich. exempting certain wages from
execution. By Mr.. Eppich, to prevent the
killing OF wild game. BY Mr.. White, to
BY sse Ny Es%RR %Rit c, 20 regulating m f
roads in the matter of passenger and freight
tariffs. BY Mr.. Noble, relating to wood
lands in Colorado and creating a forest
commissions con BY Mr. MI, Dean na to regnlate
inspector Of mines. By Mr.. Prentiss, a bill
to regulate common carriers and creating a
railroad commissioner.
A resolution by Mr.. Evans was accepted.
requiring each member OF committees visit
ing State institutions 10 keep an itnm-
intd account of his expenses and report
the same TO the House for approval or re-
lection.
for paying members and employees, was
taken up, read n third time and passed by
vote OF 81 to . Mr.. Skill and Mr.. Noble vot-
ing in the negative.
TUESDAY, JANUARY ls.
SKSArE.-Durlng the reading of the
Journal by Secretary Nichols message was
received from the House stating that that
ton No. IA, relating To expenses of men,
bers visiting State Institutions.
The Committee on Education and Educa-
tional Institutions asked to be excused for
the day In order to visit the Institute for the
mute and blind. Excused.
Senate Joint memorial for a gr3ss-grow-
Ing station was reported by the Committee
on Revision with a recommendation that it
be printed. Adopted.
In Committee of the Whole, II. b. No. IL.
providing for a part Of the payment of ex-
penses of the Fifth General Assembly was
considered. The bill provides that $io,o 900
be appropriated for salaries, mileage and
omInerded TO be placed on its final passage.
The Committee then arose and made its re-
port tn the Senate.
The following bills were received and re-
ferred: BY Senator Wilson, to provide for
screens at the heads of irrigating bitches and
canals. Senator Wilson also introduced a
bill TO enable school districts to orefund their
bonds. BY Senator Abbott TO provide for
the protection of trout and other fish: by
other public buildings.
HoUsE.-Mr. Curry offered resolution
that whereas the workingmen of the State
desire to know what legislation affecting
be printed for general distribution.
Mr.. Eppich spoke against the resolution,
and Mr.. Hoover spoke in favor of it. The
latter said that it would be of no cost to the
House. as the labor unions had guaranteed
the extra expense.
Mr.. Curry said that the printing of 40
copies of bills would cost just as much again
as .i0 copies. The resolution, he said, re-
ferred TO all bills He thought this number
should be printed so that corporations, If
they SO desired. could obtain printed copies
OF any bills affecting them. He certainly
that the requests OF the working
men OF the State in this respect should be
granted. =
Mr. Hammi,t thought that the working
men should have access to all bills. 1t was
false economy, he thoughtto save a few dol
lars in this way.
The resolution was then adopted by
vote Of - to7
The following new bills were then intro
duced: BY Mr.. +. Q. Stuart, to regulate the
of children under Is years of
age: by Mr.. Stuart, concerning telephones:
hy Mr.. Russell, to establish an insurance de-
partment and to regulate insurance COM
panies; by Mr.. Melvin Edwards, to desig
nate the power and duties of the State
Board of Land Commissioners concerning
the leasing of the public lands; by MI. Bal
singer. to prohibit members OF the General
and other officials from using rail-
way passes: by Mr.. Balsinger, to amend the
the charter of Central; by Mr.. Prentiss, to
change the name of Mount Massive near
Ieadville to u. S. Grant; by Mr.. CARRIER. to
regulate the taxation of telegraph and tele-
phone lines and prevent discrimination.
A memorial to Congress was adopted urg
ing the passage of the bill relating to appro-
priations to agricultural colleges.
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 10.
STANDARDIZATION were presented from
Weld county asking for the setting of sew
eral new counties. Senate bill No. IA was
postponed.
The following bills were introduced: By
Senator Harkison, TO compel owners Of
canals in municipalities TO cover them at
their own expense; also bill to submit to
the people the question of calling a Consti-
Convention; bill to
s4oO,00o from the Capitol
fund TO erect the capitol building; a, bill